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Former IU student 'joyrides' to success

By Lindsay Kaplan · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 2:03 a.m.

It was not so long ago that Nick Martin was just another IU student majoring in marketing, hanging out regularly at Yogi's Bar & Grill and having a good time with his friends.

Area businesses serve up support for expansion

By Gary Guffey · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 2:02 a.m.

The loud and rumbling sounds not only come from the heavy construction of three new towers on the west side of downtown, but also from the amplified excitement and optimism of the city's government, community and business leaders.

Peterson pushes to new heights

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:47 a.m.

Running nearly 50 miles per week while taking summer classes is not normal for the average college student. But while most of the IU campus was home during the summer recess, junior Mindy Peterson stayed in Bloomington to focus on her upcoming cross country season doing just that. Peterson was an Academic All-Big Ten selection and IU's top finisher in every race during the 2002 season except for the Big Ten Championship. She ran a 6 kilometer personal record at the 2002 NCAA Championships with a 20:55 and was training this summer to prepare for the 2003 season. "All of the experience from last year is going to be very valuable for me this year as I race in Big Tens, Regionals and then NCAA's," Peterson said. "I think that the experience of nationals will be very beneficial to all of our runners." Peterson's workout partner for most of the summer was fellow teammate and senior Audrey Giesler. Not only did Peterson and Giesler train this past summer, but they have been training together since Peterson's freshman year.

California recall vote postponed

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:45 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court threw California's tumultuous recall campaign into complete turmoil Monday by postponing the Oct. 7 election, citing the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Bush v. Gore in ruling that punch-card ballots could lead to some votes not being counted.

Mixing art with music

By Jennifer Jackson · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:44 a.m.

The crowd at Boxcar Books Sunday evening looking for live entertainment may have wondered what it was in for when it saw a projector and screen set up next to the guitars and amps at the front end of the store. The crowd didn't need to worry -- no lectures were on the evening's agenda. Artist Andy Friedman and long-time friend and folk-blues musician Paul Curreri stopped into the bookstore and community center, 310A S. Washington St., for the second time in their "Make a Living" tour. Friedman and Curreri, who met at the Rhode Island School of Design, have been playing bars, bookstores and theaters around the country together for a year and a half. Curreri took the stage first, a slight man not quite dwarfed by his acoustic guitar.

Safety a priority for Ballantine

By Chris Hopper · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:43 a.m.

With nine floors of classrooms and offices, thousands of people travel through Ballantine Hall everyday. But IU students and faculty might not know what to do in an emergency, such as a fire or tornado. That is why action has been taken by 30 faculty members that work in the building, formingthe Ballantine HallSafety Committee. The committee has decided to educate students and faculty by holding a "Safety Week" that runs Monday through Friday. Kathryn Propst, project coordinator with the IU Teaching and Learning Technologies Centers, founded and heads the committee. "We want everyone in the building to know who we are and what to do when there is a tornado or fire alert," she said. "We also want people to know what to do when the (Emergency Medical Service) personnel come."

Woman pleads guilty in shooting

Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:40 a.m.

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) -- A woman who said she mistook a city police officer for a burglar pleaded guilty Monday to firing a shot that wounded the officer who was taking part in a raid of the woman's house.

Grissom Air Force Base in Indiana to protect jets from eastern storm

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:40 a.m.

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- An Indiana air base may provide a temporary home to military jets in the path of Hurricane Isabel.

Ivy Tech Bloomington sees increase in enrollment

By Katie Killebrew and Kent Burns · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:39 a.m.

For the city of Bloomington, IU is not the only higher education establishment with a growing student enrollment.

Judy O'Bannon steps aside for Gov. Kernan

By Alyson Brodsy and Ken Kusmer · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:39 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Judy O'Bannon's public presence has never loomed larger as it has over the past week, but she feels duty-bound to step aside in the coming weeks to make room for the new administration.

Police chief killed west of Baghdad

By Alyson Brodsy and Hamza Hendawi · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:38 a.m.

FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Three assailants in red-and-white Arab headdresses gunned down the police chief of a city west of Baghdad Monday in an ambush that underscored the perils for Iraqis who join U.S.-backed security forces. The Americans hope those forces will gradually take over security from U.S. troops -- part of the effort to transfer sovereignty to Iraqis. The attack came three days after U.S. forces mistakenly killed eight Iraqi policemen in Fallujah in the worst friendly fire incident since major fighting ended.

Kernan looks to next 15 months

By Christina Galoozis · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:38 a.m.

While the state is mourning the death of Gov. Frank O'Bannon, the business of the state must go on. And while O'Bannon is no longer governor, local legislators say his ideals and agenda will live on through Joe Kernan's administration. Rep. Matt Pierce, D-Bloomington, said Indiana business will not greatly change because Kernan will continue the policies O'Bannon laid out. Pierce said Kernan, like O'Bannon, will focus on education and economic development in Indiana.

Faculty council looks to future

By Jackie Walker · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:38 a.m.

The Bloomington Faculty Council will meet today for the first time this school year under new leadership. Each spring, a new BFC president is elected from a group of council members to serve as president for two years.

IUSA writes letter of complaint about parking fine increase

By Jake Rossman · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:38 a.m.

IU Student Association President Casey Cox has sent a letter to IU Parking Operations Director Doug Porter urging a reconsideration of the recent increase in parking fines.

Tapped out

By Julia Blanford · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:38 a.m.

Found at house, apartment and fraternity parties everywhere, kegs are a staple of the college lifestyle. But now, area liquor stores like Big Red Liquors will be tracking keg-buyers in accordance with Indiana state law.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:36 a.m.

I am writing this letter in an effort to raise awareness regarding a true safety risk to IU students as well as Bloomington residents.

Some can't 'bear' the Cubs' excitement

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:31 a.m.

With the baseball season down to its final two weeks, it's becoming easy to agitate the competitors. After a 2-0 loss to the Astros Saturday night, Cardinals' manager Tony LaRussa blamed home plate umpire Jerry Crawford. "He's made it a point to get us," LaRussa told the Associated Press. "It's tough enough to win in this league."

Redshirting helps Redman improve

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:29 a.m.

For student-athletes, the transition from high school to college can sometimes be a difficult one. The level of competition is higher, the training is different and the atmosphere more intense. Red-shirting is often a useful way for a young athlete to gain some experience before having to actually compete.

Old stars take on new TV roles

By Alyson Brodsy and David Bauder · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:24 a.m.

NEW YORK -- A new television season begins next week -- time to stretch your imagination to see old friends in new roles. Rob Lowe has left the White House for a law firm. Whoopi Goldberg is a hotel operator with a razor tongue. Mark Harmon investigates crimes in the military. Kelly Ripa is a washed-up soap star.

Smokers beware

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:23 a.m.

In the oncoming swale of anti-smoking fervor that started in Bloomington a couple years ago, and threatens to culminate with the official beginning of tougher ordinances both on and off-campus, I wanted to reiterate to smokers across Bloomington one final time: be careful where you smoke -- it could be hazardous to your health.